Timmins Transit is set to receive $233,039 from the provincial government as part of Ontario’s commitment to safe and reliable transit services. Phase 4 of the federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement will provide a total of $505 million across the province for municipal transit systems.
The funds can be used to offset costs related to COVID-19 in 2022, including revenue loss, operating expenses, and priority projects. Since the start of the pandemic, Timmins Transit has relied on provincial and federal grants to help cover operating costs.
“Providing accessible public transportation is a priority for the City of Timmins,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “This Safe Restart Funding speaks directly to where we are in terms of restarting and rebuilding transit services post pandemic. I want to thank both the provincial and federal governments for their continued support of transit services in Timmins.”
“We appreciate the provincial government’s support,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “This funding helps us continue to deliver safe and reliable public transportation. We anticipate that this funding will be used to cover any shortfall in revenue from 2022.”
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities department wishes to advise the Public of a road closure due to a collapse sewer main assessment.
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Area: Lonergan between Lozanne and Denise
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Time of Disruption: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 8am until Friday, December 9, 2022 at 5pm
All transport traffic must use Lozanne to Rene to Kelly Anne to Lonergan.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process, and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
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Mid-morning on a dairy farm in the heart of Timmins and Mayor Michelle Boileau and Councillor Rock Whissell are learning more about how Haasen Farms Ltd. operates. Not the Mayor’s normal Friday morning, but one that carries with it the opportunity for agricultural revival in Timmins and Northern Ontario.
On Friday, Mayor Boileau and Councillor Whissell joined Minister Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, for a tour of four farming operations in Timmins and Matheson, part of a day long discussion hosted by Commerce Management and the Northeast Community Network (NeCN) as part of the Claybelt Agricultural Project. The project aims to enhance farm production in the north and highlight the tremendous potential for agriculture to become the third major pillar in the region’s economy. Timmins is part of a group of municipalities along the Hwy. 11 corridor who have invested in the project.
It was a small bit of history for Timmins, the first time a Minister of Agriculture has toured the area, more significantly with the Minister of Mines, and Timmins MPP, George Pirie. Collaboration across the regions economic pillars could be key to how quickly agriculture and farming joins mining and forestry as economic drivers for the area.
“We had an opportunity to talk about how Timmins’ economy can be diversified and flourish,” says Mayor Boileau. “It’s important for the City of Timmins to be front and centre in these discussions, to not only support our farming sector, but to emphasize the importance of stimulating agricultural development in a way that is sustainable and environmentally conscious.”
Timmins’ City Council received an update on the Claybelt Agricultural Project in July. The benefit to establishing agriculture in Timmins, aside from benefiting the economy, is the potential for job creation and food security. Ultimately, it’s part of future planning for our community and region.
“Our tour of Rubber Boot Farm highlighted how farming in the north has the capacity to support the environment,” adds Mayor Boileau. “Regenerative farming, working with nature and not against it, protects the land and delivers quality, nutritious food products. We have innovative farmers here, in our community, who are pushing the industry forward. We were happy to be able to show Minister Thompson what Timmins and the north has to offer.
For more information on the Claybelt Agricultural Project visit: https://bit.ly/3B1fpZe
Amanda Dyer
Timmins Transit bus fares will increase as of January 1, 2023. A single ride will go up 25 cents for all passengers, while the cost of monthly passes will see a nominal increase for all categories except students and children.
The price changes will bring current fares in line with the Transit User Fee by-law 2020-8488.
“In order for our rates to be realigned with the user fee by-law, the regular increase will be implemented for 2023,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “The alternative, continuing to freeze fare rates, would result in a significant increase at a future point in time.”
User fees are designed to offset the cost of operation and maintenance. Transit fares covered roughly 19% of operational costs in 2021, with the municipal tax base absorbing 68% of the cost to operate our public transit system. Timmins Transit continues to operate a modified schedule post pandemic based on ridership numbers. The schedule is designed to balance service, convenience, and cost.
“Ridership numbers have not bounced back from COVID-19,” adds Krcel. “We monitor them regularly and can act fast to adjust the schedule, if required. We have seen an increase in monthly bus pass sales, which we attribute to the start of the school year and the addition of the Northern College Express. It’s a step in the right direction.”
Passengers can track their bus online using https://tracker.timminstransit.ca/ or download the Timmins Transit app today from Google Play or App Store.
Amanda Dyer
The Ontario government announced today additional funding for long-term care projects that will directly benefit the City’s redevelopment plans for the Golden Manor. This is an advocacy win for the City of Timmins after concerns were raised about rising construction costs and long-term borrowing interest rates.
“Our provincial partners have listened to our concerns about the dramatic increases in the cost of construction,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “They have recognized that our community needs additional support to realize the vision of a modern and safe long-term care facility.”
Redevelopment of the Golden Manor follows the Ontario government’s commitment to build more than 30,000 net new beds by 2028 and upgrade and modernize current long-term care infrastructure. Plans to redevelop the current 177-bed facility would see the Golden Manor upgraded with an additional 15 beds with more space for programs, activities, and integration of infection prevention and control features.
“Following the recent municipal election, a new board of management has been appointed for the Golden Manor,” adds Mayor Boileau. “We look forward to providing leadership on this project as it is a priority for the City of Timmins and part of planning for our future.”
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities department wishes to advise the public that the Precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for Porcupine on November 24, 2022 at 4:55pm. The City of Timmins has conducted the required water sampling and the results are deemed satisfactory by the City of Timmins and the Porcupine Health Unit.
A Boil Water Advisory was enacted as a precautionary measure on Monday, November 21, due to repairs on a watermain servicing users east of the Bristol Road and Hwy 101 intersection in Porcupine. Water was shut off to complete repairs and later restored on Monday evening, but the Boil Water Advisory remained in effect until the City obtained drinking water results in two consecutive sets of samples taken a minimum of 24 hours apart.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your cooperation.
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The City of Timmins is holding its inaugural meeting of council on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The inauguration will see Mayor Michelle Boileau and Members of Council take their oaths of office for the 2022-2026 term.
The event will be held in Council Chambers and members of the public can view the ceremony online at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/city_hall/mayor_and_council/council_webcasts
The inauguration ceremony will include:
- Pipe Major—Tom Luke
- Singing of O Canada
- Land Acknowledgement
- Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance - Mayor Michelle Boileau
- Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance - Members of Council
- Inauguration Address by Mayor Michelle Boileau
Please note that attendance at Council Chambers is by invitation only. The public can view the ceremony online at the link provided above.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is holding its inaugural meeting of council on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The inauguration will see Mayor Michelle Boileau and Members of Council take their oaths of office for the 2022-2026 term.
The event will be held in Council Chambers and members of the public can view the ceremony online at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/city_hall/mayor_and_council/council_webcasts
The inauguration ceremony will include:
- Pipe Major—Tom Luke
- Singing of O Canada
- Land Acknowledgement
- Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance - Mayor Michelle Boileau
- Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance - Members of Council
- Inauguration Address by Mayor Michelle Boileau
Please note that attendance at Council Chambers is by invitation only. The public can view the ceremony online at the link provided above.
Amanda Dyer
Help the City of Timmins kick-off the festive season on Saturday, November 26, 2022. It’s the 8th Annual Community Holiday Tree Lighting and this year’s yuletide includes Christmas caroling, free hot chocolate, 4,000 twinkling lights, and a very special guest.
The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. at Hollinger Park with a performance by the Timmins Symphony Choir. Next, we’ll flip the switch on our 40-foot white spruce with over 4,000 sparkling lights while residents enjoy free hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons.
News of Timmins’ Christmas spirit has reached the North Pole and this year, Santa and Mrs. Claus are making the trek to see the tree in person. Meet Santa and deliver your Christmas wish in person!
Timmins Community Holiday Tree Lighting is proudly supported by the City of Timmins, Tourism Timmins, Timmins Community Park Association, and Tim Hortons.
Amanda Dyer
The flags at Timmins City Hall and all municipally-owned facilities will be lowered to half-mast in honour of Remembrance Day on Friday, November 11.
Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held at the cenotaph in Hollinger Park and in South Porcupine at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 287. In Timmins, the ceremony begins just before 11:00 a.m. The public are asked to be in place by 10:45 a.m. In South Porcupine, the public can watch from Legion Drive and are asked to be in place by 10:40 a.m.
For more information about Remembrance and the Poppy, please visit www.legion.ca
Amanda Dyer
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